Sinopsis
On the Wake up and Win podcast we focus on the intersectionality of sports, politics and culture. Our goal in every episode is to give our listeners a formula to go out and win.
Episodios
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Episode 308: "The Bull Don't Care"
13/09/2025 Duración: 01h22minOn this episode we share our thoughts regarding the assasination of Charlie Kirk and what it could mean for the future (6:30), President Trumps "like living in hell" comments regarding Portland, OR (40:55). We also discuss our end of the WNBA regular season thoughts (51:08), NFL and College Football including DeVon's recent Oregon Ducks game experience (1:00:25), and the upward trajectory of Male R&B artists (1:09:53
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Episode 307: "Key Intersections" Featuring Hank Stern
04/09/2025 Duración: 42minOn this episode friennd of the show Hank Stern (Oregon Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden) joined to discuss the passing and legacy of George Raveling (4:45), we precap Oregon Ducks Vs. Oklahome State football matchup this Saturday (26:35), and recent moves with the Portland Fire (35:33)
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Episode 306: "The Eye Test"
28/08/2025 Duración: 45minOn this solo episode DeVon reacts to the introductory press conference for Portland Fire General Manager Vanja Cernivec (6:35). DeVon also shares his thoughts regarding a potential WNBA lockout (21:12), seeing "The Roots" live at Pioneer Square and where Black Thought now stands on his all-time MC list (26:10), and Shedeur Sanders is announced as QB3 for the Cleveland Browns (37:30).
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Episode 305: "Between the Cracks"
22/08/2025 Duración: 01h21minOn this episode DeVon reflects on his experience attending the Big 3 celebrity game and semifinals in Dallas (9:41). The guys also discuss the latest in the WNBA (33:50), Tank Vs. Jake Paul announcement (46:10), the Trailblazers have reached a sale agreement (49:36), BET's cancellation of the Hip-Hop and Soul Train awards (58:41), new music releases (1:13:20) and more!
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Episode 304: "Follow The Art"
31/07/2025 Duración: 01h03minOn this episode we reflect on the passing of Hulk Hogan (21:42), we celebrate C.C. Sabathia officially being inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47) and we rapid fire through topics such as Coach Prime being cured of cancer, Shannon Sharpe not returning to ESPN, Gilbert Arenas gets arrested and more!
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Episode 304: "Follow The Art"
31/07/2025 Duración: 01h03minOn this episode we reflect on the passing of Hollywood Hulk Hogan (21:42), celebrate the achievement of C.C. Sabathia being officially inducted into the Hall of Fame (43:47). We then rapid fire through topics such as Coach Prime being cured from cancer, Shannon Sharpe being let go by ESPN and Gilbert Arenas gets arrested.
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Episode 303: "Pay Us What You Owe Us"
24/07/2025 Duración: 01h14minOn this episode the guys discuss the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers (4:58), the Stud Budz shine during WNBA All-Star weekend (32:11), WNBA players reject the latest CBA offer from the league (40:58), the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne (101:28) and lastly we acknowledge the New York Times article about the success of the Joe Budden Podcast and the Joe Budden network as an independent black media entity (1:07:45)
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Episode 302: "Malice in the Palace"
17/07/2025 Duración: 54minOn this episode DeVon recaps the opportunity to DJ during D.O.L.L.A. weekend in Palm Springs, CA (5:35). The guys then go on to discuss their thoughts around the official announcement of the Portland Fire (16:21), recap recent music releases including albums form the Clipse, Jane Handcock and more (25:50), Northwest Conference new media rights deal (42:25) and more!
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Episode 301: "Big Bad Bill"
11/07/2025 Duración: 01h08minOn this episode we open up discussing our trip up to Seattle last week. We go on to discuss WNBA expansion to Philly, Detroit and Cleveland (26:04), Portland's WNBA team parts ways with Team President and what it could mean (29:52), the current NBA offseason transaction cycle (42:56). Spencer also shares his thoughts on the "Big Beautiful Bill" (58:40). P.S. we recorded this episode prior to the reporting of Jalen Williams max rookie extension agreement
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Episode 300: "Three - Double - Oh"
26/06/2025 Duración: 01h24minOn this episode we waste no time celebrating reaching the episode 300 milestone! We also recap the NBA Finals (19:20), the latest in the WNBA (47:10), we share our thoughts on if the Neo-Soul sub-genre was disrespected in the recent Billboard top 75 R&B artists of all-time list (58:26) and what is happening with alternative first response systems in the state of Oregon (1:14:30).
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Episode 299: "Unapologetically Black"
19/06/2025 Duración: 54minOn this Juneteenth episode DeVon recaps his black rodeo weekend experience in Portland (3:10). We also discuss Glorilla winning a gospel BET award and what that means for black music (16:40) and the latest in the NBA Finals (48:10).
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Episode 298: "Everyday People" Featuring David Pouncey Sr.
13/06/2025 Duración: 01h09minOn this episode David Pouncey Sr. joins to reflect on the life of his cousin Sylvester Stewart affectionately known as Sly Stone (3:50). Then DeVon and Spencer discuss the NBA Finals (27:50) and the new NBA All-Star format Team World Vs. Team USA (56:41) and more!
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Episode 297: "Double Crossover" Featuring Dr. Courtney M. Cox
28/05/2025 Duración: 01h15minOn this episode Dr. Courtney M. Cox joins to discuss her journey from journalist to professor and now author (5:30). We also discuss a wide range of women's basketball topics covered in her newly published book "Double Crossover: Gender, Politics, and Performance in Basketball" (15:13).
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Episode 296: "Just Be Happy"
22/05/2025 Duración: 51minOn this episode DeVon discusses topics surrounding the WNBA opening weekend (4:50), New York Times article about Stephen A. Smith wanting to be Joe Rogan? (32:50) and briefly the NBA Playoffs
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Episode 295: "Next Generation Surfacing..."
15/05/2025 Duración: 01h04sOn this episode we discuss NBC's announcement of Michael Jordan becoming a Special Contributor for next seasons NBA coverage (2:30), Portland Trailblazers for sale (21:25), NBA playoff update (38:18) and more!
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Episode 294: "Knicks in 6"
09/05/2025 Duración: 01h04minOn this episode we discuss an article about broadcaster/DJ Adam Amin who is based in Chicago (3:57), NBA playoffs (12:30) and the WNBA is back (50:20)!
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Episode 293: "Farewell, Street Roots"
01/05/2025 Duración: 01h29minOn this episode we discuss the controversy around Shedeur Sanders 5th round NFL draft selection (5:50), latest thoughts on the NBA playoffs (35:45), DeVon discusses his departure from Street Roots after 7 years (1:00:00) and more!
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Episode 292: "The Warm Up" Featuring Senator Ron Wyden
26/04/2025 Duración: 40minOn this episode Chris James joins to discuss Lowkey Golf and their upcoming golf tournament (6:05), latest in the NBA playoffs (13:52), and friend of the show Senator Ron Wyden joins to discuss the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Portland Thorns and Portland WNBA facilities (35:05)
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Episode 291: "Defensive Specialists"
20/04/2025 Duración: 58minOn this episode we congratulate Portland Trailblazers Coach Chauncey Billups for receiving a multiyear extension (5:58), make our NBA postseason predictions (21:39) and more! P.S. Excuse the tardiness of this episode. It's been a long week!
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Episode 290: "Gator Boys Stay Hot"
10/04/2025 Duración: 49minOn this episode we congratulate Joe Cronin for receiving at multi-year extention as the Portland Trailblazers (2:00), NCAA Women's and Men's March Madness comes to an end (13:25), Stephen A. Smith announces he's open to running for President (31:00) and more!